Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories
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Bladder Exstrophy: Bracken’s Story
Born with his bladder outside of his body (bladder exstrophy), Bracken faced significant challenges. His family found help and healing at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Bronchopulmonary Sequestration (BPS): Luke's Story
Luke Kelly came to CHOP for lifesaving care after being prenatally diagnosed with a type of lung lesion called bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS).
Cervical Teratoma (Giant Neck Mass): Emily's Story
Emily Kelly underwent successful fetal surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to remove a cervical teratoma, a type of giant neck mass.
Chronic High Airway Obstruction Syndrome (CHAOS): Faith's Story
Faith Waterman was delivered via EXIT procedure and treated for chronic high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Combination Lung Mass: Emma’s Story
Kelly Heffernan felt lost when a mass was discovered on her unborn daughter’s right lung. Here, she shares the story of how she and Emma Grace found their way to CHOP.
Congenital Chylothorax and Lymphatic Embolization: Austin's Story
Diagnosed with a lymphatic leak before he was born, Austin is thriving today thanks to innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM) and EXIT: Adam's Story
Adam Jackson underwent a successful EXIT procedure at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to remove a large congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM).
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM): Logan's Story
Logan Ryan underwent an EXIT procedure at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to remove a large congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM).
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM): Max's Story
Before he was even born, Max Nazzaro’s treatment for congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) began at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM): Roberto’s Story
Roberto Rodriquez Jr. was the first-ever fetal surgery patient at CHOP, undergoing a prenatal procedure to remove a lung lesion in 1995.